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Ministry of Communications
Dak and Pension Adalat on 15th September
Panaji, 27 August 2021
Department of post is holding Pension and Dak Adalat on 15th September, at Office of Senior Superintendent of Post offices, Goa Division, Panaji.
Complaints/Grievances regarding which have not been settled within 6 weeks will be entertained in the Dak and Pension Adalat. The complaints relating to Mails, Speed Post, Counter Services, Savings Banks and non-payment of money orders and Pensioner’s will be considered. Complaint raised should contain details like the dates, names and designations of the officers to whom original complaint was addressed etc. Interested customers and pensioner may send their complaint to before 09.09.2021.S.Thakur/D.Rane
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Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Workshop on skill development held in Kolkata
Kolkata, 3rd January, 2019
A workshop on aspiration mapping and employment opportunities was organised in Kolkata today, by Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan  for the youngsters residing in South Kolkata and adjoining areas. In course of the two day workshop, jointly partnered by UNICEF and a number of skill development training institutes in the city, 16 reputed firms will provide placement offers to young job-seekers based on their qualification and job skills on the second day, that is, tomorrow . This apart, experts will counsel the youngsters on employment opportunities based on their aptitude and areas of liking along with guidance on the necessary skills required for various jobs.
Shri Nabin Naik, State Director of NYKS in West Bengal provided encouragement to the students and youngsters for picking up the right skills and personality development for landing up a job and being employed. He urged them to attain economic self-sufficiency and start to earn which is the first step towards progress in life. Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan, under Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, is organising six such workshops at different locations in West Bengal that also includes North Kolkata, Barasat, Baruipur and Purulia. A similar workshop has already been conducted in Jalpaiguri.
Shri Sanjib Kundu, State Consultant of UNICEF in West Bengal spoke about factors like various social ills like child marriage, child labour, dropping out of school etc., that prove to be hurdle in the path of development and progress. The representatives of Skill Development Institutions laid emphasis on selecting the right course for skill training based on aptitude and areas of interest, which is being called aspiration mapping. A number of candidates who are now employed after attaining skill development training in finance, hotel & food industry and other sectors, upheld their success stories in front of the job-seekers.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
198.65 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India's Active caseload currently stands at 1,25,028
Active cases stand at 0.29%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.51%
16,104 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to
4,29,53,980
18,840 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
86.61 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 4,54,778 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Prime Minister's Office
PM Purchases Products from Women entrepreneurs on Women’s Day
Today, on the occasion of Women’s Day, the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi bought products from various women Self Help Groups and entrepreneurs. It is an attempt to give an impetus to women entrepreneurs and Aatmnirbhar Bharat.
Talking about the women’s role in India’s quest for Aatmnirbharta, Shri Modi tweeted “Women are playing a leading role in India’s quest to become Aatmanirbhar. On International Women’s Day, let us commit to encouraging entrepreneurship among women.
Today, I bought a few products that celebrate women enterprise, creativity and India’s culture. #NariShakti”
On his purchase of embroidered shawl made by the artisans of the Toda Tribe of Tamil Nadu, he said “The exquisite hand embroidered Shawl made by artisans of the Toda Tribe of Tamil Nadu looked wonderful.
I purchased one such shawl. This product is marketed by Tribes India. #NariShakti”
Regarding handcrafted Gond Paper Painting, he tweeted “Adding more colour to the surroundings!
Art by our tribal communities is spectacular. This handcrafted Gond Paper Painting merges colours and creativity.
Bought this painting today. #NariShakti”
The Prime Minister also purchased a traditional shawl from Nagaland. He tweeted “India is proud of the Naga Culture, synonymous with bravery, compassion and creativity.
Purchased a traditional shawl from Nagaland. #NariShakti”
On his purchase of Khadi Cotton Madhubani Painted Stole, PM tweeted
“Khadi is closely associated with Mahatma Gandhi and India’s rich history. Bought a Khadi Cotton Madhubani Painted Stole. This is a top quality product and is closely associated with the creativity of our citizens. #NariShakti”
On handmade Jute File Folder from West Bengal, Shri Modi tweeted “I am surely going to use this handmade Jute File Folder from West Bengal.
Made by tribal communities of the state, you all must have a jute product from West Bengal in your homes! #NariShakti”
The Prime Minister also purchased a Gamusa made by self-help groups of Kakatipapung Development Block of Assam.
“You have seen me wear the Gamusa very often. It is extremely comfortable. Today, I bought a Gamusa made by various self-help groups of Kakatipapung Development Block. #NariShakti”
Shri Modi also tweeted about his purchase of Classic Palm Craft Nilavilakku made by women based in Kerala
“I am eagerly awaiting to receive Classic Palm Craft Nilavilakku made by women based in Kerala. It is commendable how our #NariShakti has preserved and popularised local crafts and products.”
Ministry of Law and Justice
Interactive session with interns organized by Department of Justice
(An interactive session with the interns was organised by the Department of Justice on 11 July ,2023 at Jaisalmer House, New Delhi.It was presided over by Shri Rajinder Kumar Kashyap, Special Secretary, Department of Justice. He encouraged interns to be avid readers .
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 153.90 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 18.43 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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More than 153.90 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 18.43 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to interact with Indian Contingent bound for Commonwealth Games 2022 on 20th July
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will interact with the Indian contingent bound for the Commonwealth Games  2022 on July 20, 2022 at 10 AM via video conferencing. The interaction will be attended by both athletes as well as their coaches.
The interaction by the Prime Minister is a part of his continuous endeavour to motivate athletes ahead of their participation in the major sporting events. Last year, Prime Minister interacted with the Indian athletes’ contingent bound for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics as well as the Indian para-athletes’ contingent for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.
Even during the sporting events, Prime Minister took keen interest in the progress of the athletes. On many occasions, he personally rang up athletes to congratulate them on their success and sincere efforts, while motivating them to do better. Further, also upon their return to the country, the Prime Minister has also met and interacted with the contingent.
The CWG 2022 is scheduled to be held in Birmingham from 28th July till 08th August, 2022. A total of 215 athletes, participating in 141 events across 19 sporting disciplines, will represent India in the CWG 2022.
Ministry of Defence
India–Africa Defence Dialogue to be held alongside every DefExpo
Key Highlights:
· Dialogue to help build on existing partnerships between African countries & India
· To explore new areas of convergence for mutual engagements
· Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses to be knowledge partner
· Raksha Mantri to host Defence Ministers of African nations in next India–Africa Defence Dialogue on sidelines of DefExpo 2022
India and Africa share a close and historical relationship. The foundation of India–Africa defence relations are based on the two guiding principles namely ‘SAGAR’, Security and Growth for All in the Region’ and ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’, The World is One Family.
The first-ever India Africa Defence Ministers Conclave  was held in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh in conjunction with DefExpo on February 06, 2020, co-organised by Ministry of Defence and Ministry of External Affairs. This was the first in the series of Pan Africa events at the Ministerial level in the run-up to India Africa Forum Summit IV. A Joint Declaration, ‘Lucknow Declaration’ was adopted after conclusion of IADMC 2020 as an outcome document of the Conclave.
In furtherance of the declaration and in consultation with stakeholders, India proposes to institutionalise the India Africa Defence Dialogue during successive DefExpos to be held once every two years. Institutionalisation of the India Africa Defence Dialogue will help building on the existing partnerships between African countries & India and to explore new areas of convergence for mutual engagements including areas like capacity building, training, cyber security, maritime security and counter terrorism.
It has been decided that Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses shall be the knowledge partner of India Africa Defence Dialogue and will assist in providing necessary support for enhanced defence cooperation between India and Africa.
It has also been decided that Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh will host the Defence Ministers of African Nations in the next India – Africa Defence Dialogue on the sidelines of the DefExpo that is scheduled to be held at Gandhinagar, Gujarat in March 2022. The broad theme of this India Africa Defence Dialgue will be ‘India – Africa: Adopting Strategy for Synergizing and Strengthening Defence and Security Cooperation’.
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Ministry of Defence
CONSTRUCTION OF FLEET SUPPORT VESSELS
The proposal for acquisition of five fleet support vessels is in advanced stage. For design and construction of fleet support vessels, Hindustan Shipyard Limited  has entered into a collaborator contract as per extant procurement procedures. Presently, the case is at advanced stage of negotiations.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt in a written reply to Shri V. Vijayasai Reddy in Rajya Sabha on March 14, 2022.
Ministry of Home Affairs
UK MoS for Countering Extremism, Baroness Williams meets MoS  Shri Kiren Rijiju
Shri Rijiju proposes India and the UK elevate bilateral dialogue on counter-terrorism to the ministerial level
A delegation from the United Kingdom led by the Minister of State for Countering Extremism and Minister for Equalities, Baroness Williams of Trafford, held talks with the Indian delegation led by the Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju here today. The discussions covered variety of important issues ranging from cooperation in matters of migration, tackling extremism, extradition, sharing of criminal records etc. During the meeting, Shri Rijiju also called for implementation of the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force  to check money laundering and terrorist financing.
While underlining the need for cooperation in fighting international terrorism, Shri Rijiju said terrorism cannot be viewed with a prismatic view and urged the UK Minister to check anti-India activities on its soil. Baroness Williams assured cooperation of the highest level on this issue. Raising the issue of fugitive tycoons wanted by New Delhi for frauds and financial misappropriations, Shri Rijiju said Britain should not be viewed as a safe haven for men wanted by the law of the other country for various offences. He said while India respects the courts and will pursue the legal procedures in Britain to bring back wanted men, New Delhi expects the cooperation of the UK Government. Allaying concerns over prison conditions in India, Shri Rijiju said there are absolute safeguards against Human Rights violations in Indian prisons.
In response to the UK Minister’s request for facilitating repatriation of illegal migrants, Shri Rijiju said that while the issue of timeframes is important, Government would like to reassure itself about the completion of verification before repatriation process begins. Shri Rijiju also lauded the cooperation of the UK Government on various international forums.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Vice Chairman, NCSC visits Malda district to enquire about murder of a SC inhabitant
Kolkata; November 02, 2022
Shri Arun Halder, the Vice Chairman, National Commission for Scheduled Castes visited village Khoslabari Baigachhi Gram Panchayat under Gazole Police Station, Malda District today to enquire a murder case of Dhananjay Sarkar, a SC inhabitant of the village. The Vice Chairman holds the rank of Union Minister with judicial power under Article 338 of the Indian Constitution. The Vice Chairman visited the house of the deceased and interacted with family members. During the enquiry, It was learnt that the dispute was caused due to unfurling of a corruption case of local Gram Panchayat Sabhapati and his accomplices and supporters. The deceased was under intimidation and life threat one Subodh Sarkar, Gram Panchayat Sabhapati and Ebadur Rahman On 27.10.2022 Shri Sarkar was hacked to death about 500 meters from his house.
The Gazole Police reportedly lodged an FIR u/s 302 IPC against unknown assailants and other IPC sections like abetment  or conspiracy changes not slapped on the named accused believing that they have not murdered Shri Sarkar.
The National Commission for SCs was harping on presence of IG, North Bengal and DIG, Range Malda for their personal appearance but none of them appeared. Even the District Magistrate and Superintendent of Police, Malda also not appeared before the Commission for an administrative meeting scheduled at Block Development Office, Gazole.
The Vice Chairman has noted absence of above officers very seriously and particularly absence of DM and SP, Malda District which appeared to be deliberate and thus contemplating to call concerned officers at NCSC Hqrs, New Delhi to convey Commission’s concern and advises. The Vice Chairman later, while interacting with media made it clear that the Commission is above all politics. He being an authority and custodian for safeguarding interest of SCs will not go by the political colours of victims. He cited a recent example of triple murders occurred in Canning, West Bengal where victims belonged to ruling party in West Bengal. But because of his intervention, the poor families received compensation and relief as per POA Amended Rules, 2016.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Mumbai Port Authority handles highest ever traffic of 63.61 Million Metric Tons in the year 2022-23
Mumbai, 15 May 2023
Mumbai Port Authority handled highest ever traffic of 63.61 Million Metric Tons  in the year 2022-23 registering a growth of 6.21% over the last year throughput . This is the all-time high traffic handled by Mumbai Port surpassing the previous high of 63.05 million tonnes handled in 2016-17.
Some of the salient features of the performance are as under :
- Crude Oil handled at Jawahar Dweep recorded all time high tonnage of 21.87 million tonnes. .
- Steel cargo  increased by 28.42% over previous year.
- Transshipment cargo  handled at anchorages recorded all time high of 14.95 million tonnes.
- CRUISE : After Covid pandemic, there were no international cruise vessel calls during the years 2020-21 and 2021-22. In 2022-23 international cruise resumed and Mumbai Port handled 20 international and 71 domestic cruise calls.
Thus Mumbai Port has emerged as one of the leading major ports of the country in terms of its cargo handling performance during the last fiscal.
Shri Rajiv Jalota, Chairperson, Mumbai Port Authority thanked trade and other stake holders for continued patronage of the Port and assured them the support and development of facilities at most competitive cost. Shri Jalota also appreciated the contribution of all port employees towards the record achievements.PIB Mumbai | Nikita/ Darshana
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Competition Commission of India
CCI approves acquisition by Total SE through its subsidiary Total Renewables SAS in share capital of Adani Green Energy Limited
The Competition Commission of India  approves acquisition by Total SE  through its subsidiary Total Renewables SAS in share capital of Adani Green Energy Limited  under Section 31 of the Competition Act, 2002, today
The Proposed Combination entails minority investment by Total SE, through its wholly owned subsidiary Total Renewables SAS, in AGEL which is the renewable energy arm of the Adani Group.
Total SE is the ultimate parent entity of the Total Group. Total SE   is an international integrated energy producer with operations in every sector of the oil and gas industry. Total Group is also involved in the renewable energy and power generation sectors.
AGEL is a public listed company incorporated in India, listed on the BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited. AGEL is engaged in power generation through renewable energy in India . AGEL is also engaged in the business of development of solar parks.
Detailed order of the CCI will follow.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Steps taken to promotion of alternative fertilizers
For reducing the use of chemical fertilizers in agriculture, Government of India  is promoting the balanced and judicious use of fertilizers based on soil test based recommendations in conjunction with organic fertilizer and bio-fertilizers. Further, under organic schemes of Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana , Namami Gange, Bhartiya Prakritik Krishi Padhati , Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North- Eastern Region , National Project on Organic Farming  etc., farmers are provided assistance for use of organic and bio-fertilizers. Further, National Centre for Organic Farming  is involved in awareness generation & training activities for promotion of organic farming.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs  in its meeting held on 28th June, 2023 has approved the “PM Programme for Restoration, Awareness Generation, Nourishment, and Amelioration of Mother-Earth ”. The initiative aims to support the mass movement started by States/UTs to save the health of Mother Earth by promoting sustainable and balanced use of fertilizers, adopting alternate fertilizers, promoting organic farming and implementing resource conservation technologies. Under the said scheme, 50% of the fertilizer subsidy saved by a State/UT in a particular financial year by way of reduction in consumption of chemical fertilizers  compared to previous 3 years’ average consumption, will be passed on to that State/UT as Grant.
Further, CCEA in its meeting held on 28th June, 2023 has approved the Market Development Assistance  @ Rs. 1500/MT to promote organic fertilizers, i.e. manure produced at plants under GOBARdhan initiative covering different Biogas/CBG support schemes/programmes of stakeholder Ministries/Departments such as Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation  scheme of MoPNG, ‘Waste to Energy’ programme of MNRE, Swachh Bharat Mission  of DDWS, etc. with total outlay of Rs. 1451.84 Crore , which includes a corpus of Rs. 360 crore for research gap funding, etc.
This information was given by Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers, Shri Bhagwanth Khuba in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Railways
Oxygen Expresses deliver more than 7115 MT of Medical Oxygen to the Nation
First Oxygen Express to Tamil Nadu on the way with 80 MT of LMO
More than 3900 MT LMO offloaded in the NCR region by Oxygen Expresses so far
Punjab gets 40 MT of LMO from Oxygen Express that delivered in Dehradun
Oxygen Expresses delivering nearly 800 MT of LMO to the Nation each day now
Oxygen relief by Oxygen Expresses reaches Uttarakhand, Karnataka, Maharashtra, MP, Haryana, Telangana, Rajasthan, Delhi & UP
So far 407 MT has been offloaded in Maharashtra, nearly 1960 MT in UP, 361 MT in MP, 1135 MT in Haryana, 188 MT in Telangana, 72 MT in Rajasthan, 120 MT in Karnataka and more than 2748 MT in Delhi
Overcoming all hurdles and finding new solutions, Indian Railways is continuing its journey of bringing relief by delivering Liquid Medical Oxygen  to various states across the country. So far, Indian Railways has delivered nearly 7115 MT of LMO in more than 444 tankers to various states across the country.
Yesterday Oxygen Expresses delivered nearly 800 MT of LMO to the Nation.
115 Oxygen Expresses have completed their journey so far and brought relief to various states.
It is Indian Railways endeavour to deliver as much LMO as possible in the shortest time possible to the requesting states.
Till the time of this release, 407 MT of LMO has been offloaded in Maharashtra, nearly 1960 MT in UP, 361 MT in MP, 1135 MT in Haryana, 188 MT in Telangana, 72 MT in Rajasthan, 120 MT in Karnataka and more than 2748 MT in Delhi.
Tamil Nadu is set to receive it's First Oxygen Express later tonight with 80 MT of LMO arriving from Durgapur.
Oxygen Expresses have delivered more than 3900 MT of LMO in the NCR region so far for further distribution.
Running of new Oxygen is a very dynamic exercise and figures keep getting updated all the time. More loaded Oxygen Expresses are expected to start their journeys later in the night.